Prince Edward Island Shores Beyond the Tides, Book 1, (Paperback)

This was an interesting story of two people who have hard feelings towards one another due to an event that happened in high school. When Meg's father decides to sell the family business, Meg hears of her father planning to sell it to the one person she can't stand, Oliver Ross. As the book continues, a contest to see who buys the fishing business, brings Meg together with Oliver and they have to work together for a season in a contest to see who will be chosen as the new owner. There are lots of ups and downs in the both the lives of the two trying to be the one chosen and in the business itself. They go through personal growth as they learn of one another's lives and past that brought them to this point. And Meg gives up her position at school as a teacher to work on the fishing boat. I enjoyed the story and thought it was interesting and set in a beautiful place. I received a copy of this book from Revell Publishers. All thoughts are my own.

Ten years ago, Oliver ruined Meg's chance for a scholarship when he destroyed her high school science project. Ever since, Meg has held a grudge, and can't stand him. Today, her dad surprised her by saying he is getting rid of the family fishing business. Her dad wants to devote himself to her mother who has a terminal disease. Despite being able to get a lot of money for the business, Meg can't believe her ears that he plans to sell it to Oliver, and cheaply. Meg is so upset that she says she wants the business. This is regardless of her lack of fishing knowledge, or that she is given to horrible seasickness, and she will have to give up teaching to have the business. Her dad says Meg and Oliver must work together during the upcoming season. Their performance will determine who gets it. The following weeks are backbreaking and difficult. Then things start happening: their lobster traps are stolen; someone sabotages a vital instrument. Who is trying to cripple them? Is Oliver looking to get the business just so he can re-sell it at a huge profit? Meg can barely handle her mom's deterioration, is there a better way to get through it? This tale is full of family love despite hardships, discovering that learning the whole story can change your viewpoint, and romance. The culprit behind the boat vandalism is a surprise. This clean, five-star book is told from a Christian viewpoint, and will be enjoyed by fans of sweet stories whose characters succeed even through difficulties! Revell Publishing has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Beyond the Tides, for the purpose of review.